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Although Black Flag have been entrenched with lawsuits and changes in band members, the punk legends have just announced their 2014 'Victimology' North American tour. Opening for the band will be Black Flag guitarist Greg Ginn's experimental act HOR and Brooklyn punk duo Cinema Cinema…

Well, this news shouldn't shock anyone. Two different versions of Black Flag, one of punk's most important bands, are touring this year as Black Flag and FLAG, creating some confusion among fans and leading to a lawsuit between the two acts. Who's in Black Flag? Who's in FLAG? What will they play? T…

The Fun Fun Fun Fest returns in 2013, bringing an eclectic lineup of acts to Austin, Texas for a weekend that's certain to offer something to entertain just about everyone. On the hard rock and metal side, Slayer are the big draw as the group will headline the Black Stage alongside FLAG, the current…

Mike Vallely has no problems when it comes to busting his ass. He's been doing it for most of his 40 years, racking up time as a pro-skater, musician and actor and stuntman. He's even had a moment as a pro-wrestler. His biggest inspiration...

26 years ago: June 27, 1986, Black Flag played its final show.The last song played at that Detroit gig was a nihilistic run-through of Chuck Berry's "Louie Louie." In the weeks following that, guitarist and band leader Greg Ginn would call singer Henry Rollins to inform the already multi-f…

If you're looking for a place to lay the blame on the cultivation of hardcore in the early '80s, then lay it smack dab down on the suburbs of Southern California.From the humdrum tract housing of the Orange and Los Angeles counties came a punk roar that was utterly unique...

In the past few years, we've seen the early eighties American Hardcore Punk scene finally get the recognition it deserves. From film documentaries to books to deluxe vinyl re-issues, we are seeing the homespun and fervent energy of those times recognized outside of its wise enclave as the catal…

Billy Talent is one of Canada's leading hard rock/pop bands. They sell out stadiums, tours, and are pretty huge in Europe. Guitarist Ian D'sa has had his share of life experiences, starting musical life in high school in an indie band, to mainstream labels like Warner, Atlantic and Roadrun…

Avenged Sevenfold will deliver the headlining performance at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, to be held April 20th at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. After AX7 close the star-studded show, they will head out on their Welcome to the Family tour...